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Violas
We have FINE and RARE PROFESSIONAL violas made by craftsmen like Guadagnini, Testore and modern Italian makers available here regularly.  Please inquire if you have a specific request for an old master instrument or bow. 

Listed below are many of the fine violas we currently have in stock.

NOTE: Some of our finest instruments are not listed on this site. Please inquire about specific requests.

All consignments will be considered.

Trade-ins are also welcome. We usually give two-thirds (or sometimes more) of the original price back on trade-in instruments and bows purchased here if they are in the same condition as when we sold them, barring normal usage. If you have an instrument or bow that was not originally sold to you by us, we will also be happy to consider it for trade-in.

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Violas
All prices are in Canadian Dollars unless otherwise noted.
Piergiuseppe ESPOSTI
photo		 Cremona, Italy, Master Maker since 1971, Strad Model Viola 40.8cm, 16 1/8", 1998 with maker's Certificate. Beautiful silky smooth and yet powerful Viola sound. Repair to right side of saddle in the top. Gorgeous 1-piece back with horizontal flames. $8000
Piet MOLENAAR Top professional concert viola 16 5/8" Big rich powerful sound. Made 1968. $15000
Andrew WEINSTEIN Viola made in Boston. Professional sound. Professional maker. Classical appearance. $9000
Lester L. JAMES
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Photo		 Made in 1977. Lester James was a fine American maker who won several awards for tone and workmanship at the esteemed Violin Society of America competitions.  Excellent French style viola. 16 3/8 inch body length.  Big, full, tone. Nice responsive instrument. Somebody should be playing this viola!  $5000
Frank Humphrey Canada 2003. Gasparo Da Salo model  with deep tone.  Redbrown  oil varnish. Nicely inlaid purfling on the back in Da Salo style.  Double purfling all around the edges of the top and back. $2000
"Moling SONG" workshop Handcarved in Beijing, 16" 1998. We adjusted the neck thickness with a wedge under the fingerboard. $1600
Several modern good commercial violas Examples like J.J. Dvorak (Czech)(new), 14", 15 3/16", 15.5", 15 3/4", 16", 16 1/8" and 16.5". e.g. "Karl Nurnberger (Made by Strunal)in Bohemia", "Andreas Zeller" , Jos.Jan Dvorak from Czech Republic, Stentor $395 -
$2000
Andreas EASTMAN 15 to 17 inches body size. Model 905. Marvelous, desirable, warm responsive sound.  Professionally setup. $3450
Andreas EASTMAN 15 to 17 inches body size. Model 605. Marvelous, desirable, warm responsive sound.  Professionally setup. $2390
Andreas EASTMAN 15 to 17 inches body size. Model 405. Marvelous, desirable, warm responsive sound.  Professionally setup. $1790
Andreas EASTMAN 15 to 17 inches body size. Model 305. Marvelous, desirable, warm responsive sound.  Professionally setup. $1590
Samuel EASTMAN 13 to 16.5 inches in body size. Model 200.  Very fine warm responsive sound.  Very fine wood and workmanship. Professionally setup. $990
Samuel EASTMAN
Outfit		 13 to 16.5 inches in body size. Model 100. Very fine warm responsive sound.  Very fine wood and workmanship. Professionally setup. $545
Samuel EASTMAN
Outfit		 13 to 16.5 inches in body size. Model 80 Very fine warm responsive sound.  Very fine wood and workmanship. Professionally setup. $395

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